It would be easy to sell that I am body positive with respect to my own body. I mean, this is an exercise and wellness site. But that would be disingenuous. In fact, I would be bald face lying. And I won’t do that to...
You want six pack abs? Of course you do. I know you do, don’t try and brush it off like you are above it. I do, I can admit it. We all like to see the results of our hard work in the gym. But...
Today’s post is going to be a shorter one. Hopefully leaving you more time to go and practice what I’m about to preach. I pay a lot of lip service to training goals, but anyone who knows me knows that no matter who I am...
Yoga has many benefits. And I don’t necessarily mean the just the asanas. Breath work, meditation, and the practices of non-violence and self-study are hugely beneficial. But only if you practice yoga. And if you happen to be one of those yogis who can discuss...
Just popping in super quick to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday! Especially if you are in the Northeast/Mid Atlantic region, make sure you are staying hydrated out there. And remember, it’s a holiDAY. Enjoy it thoroughly today, but tomorrow it...
I teach yoga. Sort of. I am adjunct faculty on a college campus, so I teach yoga as a college course. That being said, my main goal with my students isn’t necessarily to see who can make the most impressive flexibility gains or do the...
I have previously written about getting the most out of both cardio and strength workouts. That’s a lot of work, pun intended. So, today, let’s switch gears and talk about rest.
I try to be pretty positive on this blog. I think it helps in motivating people. I mean, sometimes exercising hurts and eating healthfully is hard, so a little bit of cheerleader mixed with some sarcastic humor is, I feel, a good thing. Today, though….
Most exercise and wellness goals require some type of strength training. People don’t like hearing this because, frankly, lacing up your sneakers and going for a walk or bike ride is just easier. It requires far less equipment (although body weight only workouts rock) and...
I am waaaaay late to the party on this. That’s what happens when you have a kid. Everything sort of stops in your little bubble of the universe for a bit. I could not tell you where my favorite baseball team finished in the standings...